Fireplaces have evolved from a home's primary source of heat to become synonymous with romance. Very few things are more romantic than getting cozy in front of a roaring fire. For those looking to add a bit more romance to their vacation, there are hotels across the country with in-room fireplaces that can ignite the romantic passions of any relationship.
Relax at the Stone Hill Inn in Stowe, Vermont, 30 minutes northwest of Montpelier. Each room has a two-sided fireplace, offering two places to lounge in front it. Lounge in your bedroom or soak in the bathroom's Jacuzzi tub while enjoying the fire. Each room also features a flat-screen television with VCR and DVD, king-size bed with down bedding, complimentary Wi-Fi and a CD player complete with iPod connection. Each guest can partake in the daily breakfast, including a choice of three entrees plus fruit and baked items. Start your evening with the inn's daily evening appetizer, which can be anything from a spicy shrimp cocktail to a hearty cheesecake made with artichokes. The inn offers on-site amenities such as a game room or public hot tub and and is close to attractions such as skiing at Stowe Mountain Resort or exploring the boutiques of downtown Stowe.
Unwind in front of the gas fireplace in your room at the Quality Inn Creekside Resort in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Each room also features a queen or king bed, whirlpool, sleeper couch and a balcony. The inn provides a continental breakfast, and has an outdoor heated pool. The inn is close to Great Smoky Mountain National Park, the attractions of downtown Gatlinburg, such as Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, and Ober Gatlinburg, an amusement park and ski resort. The inn is a stop along the Gatlinburg Trolley, which travels from Gatlinburg to Pigeon Forge.
Consider the condominium suites at the Aspen Square Hotel in Aspen, Colorado. Unwind in front of a wood-burning fireplace after a day of skiing in your studio or one-, two- or three-bedroom condo. Each tastefully decorated unit features a fully equipped kitchen, king or queen size beds with luxurious linens, a private balcony and complimentary wireless Internet. You can work out in the exercise room, swim in the heated outdoor pool or lounge in one of the two hot tubs. The hotel is situated in downtown Aspen and is within walking distance to boutiques, restaurants and the town's four ski areas.
Spend the night at the Best Western Victorian Inn in downtown Monterey, California. Get cozy in front of the gas-burning marble fireplace or take in the sights from your private patio or balcony. Each room also features free Wi-Fi. The inn also has three suites, each with a fully equipped kitchen and a living room with a sleeper sofa. You can start the day with a free continental breakfast and enjoy a free cheese and wine reception each afternoon. Your pet is allowed to join you, but there is a fee. The inn is close to many of Monterey's attractions, such as Cannery Row and the Monterey Bay Aquarium.
